Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Permit

General Information

A Merritt Island Waterfowl Permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order to participate in waterfowl hunts on Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge .  Click the Application Worksheet link at the bottom of the page for specific hunt dates.

• Cost: $5.00 to apply, $16.00 per permit
• Issuance Method: These permits are issued by random drawing.  Any remaining permits or permits not purchased by the specified deadline will be offered on a first come first served basis during Phase II.
• Requirements: You must be 18 years of age or older and have completed a certified hunter safety class in order to apply.  In addition to a Merritt Island Waterfowl Permit, you must also obtain a free Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge 2012-2013 Hunt Permit.  Each hunter is required to keep a signed refuge hunt permit in their possession while hunting.  By signing the permit, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the refuge regulations.
• Exemptions: You must have a permit, or be the guest of a permitted hunter, to participate in these hunts.
• Restrictions: You may submit one application and receive up to one permit in Phase I.  You may obtain additional permits in Phase II, but may have no more than 3 permits total.
• Groups: Group applications are not available for this permit.
• Transferability: These permits are NOT transferable.
• Guest Permits: Guest permits are NOT available for this permit, however, each permit allows the permit holder and up to three guests to hunt.  The guests may hunt only when the permit holder is present
• Drawing Results:Drawing results are typically posted within about two weeks after the end of the application period.
• Replacements: Lost or destroyed permits will not be replaced.
• How to Apply: You can apply online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or complete the application worksheet (click Application Worksheet at bottom of page) and present it to any license agent or tax collector office.
• How to Get Your Permit: If successful in the Phase I random drawing, you will need to pick up your permit online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or at a license agent or tax collector office by the specified deadline or your permit will be forfeited and made available on a first come first served basis during Phase II.  In any phase, if you choose to get your permit online, be sure you have access to a printer so that you can print your permit directly from the website.  If you get your permit at a license agent or tax collector office, the clerk will provide you with your permit.

Application Dates

Application Form and Hunt Choices

• Merritt Island application worksheet AND Hunt Choices list
  Includes specific hunt units and dates.

• You can also Apply Online